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Overview |
Quinnipiac | WWU | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,508 students)
Quinnipiac vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or WWU?
- Quinnipiac University is 85.5% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Quinnipiac than William Woods University ($49,170.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Quinnipiac ($23,363 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 52.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($10,450 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 45.3% larger than aid received William Woods University ($29,689 vs. $20,431)
Quinnipiac vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 60 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than WWU (61.5%)
Quinnipiac vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or WWU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WWU and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than William Woods University (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $26,900 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $4,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($21,437 vs. $26,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/